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Metapelite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Metapelite and Itacolumite

The general Metapelite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Metapelite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Itacolumite

The history of Metapelite and Itacolumite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Metapelite and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

Metapelite and Itacolumite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Metapelite and Itacolumite. In this section, you will know about Metapelite and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Metapelite and Itacolumite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Metapelite and Itacolumite discoverer. The discoverer of Metapelite and Itacolumite are Unknown.

Etymology of Metapelite and Itacolumite

Along with Metapelite and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Itacolumite. Etymology of Metapelite and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Itacolumite is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Itacolumite are listed below.

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